American dancer, actor, and singer (1899–1987)
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He made dancing on film look like thought made visible — weightless, precise, impossible. For decades the mere promise of watching Fred Astaire move was enough to fill theaters.
Born Frederick Austerlitz in 1899, Astaire drew from tap, classical technique, and the Castles' elevated style to forge what he called "outlaw style" — an instinctive, unpredictable approach that redefined American ballroom dance. His partnership with Ginger Rogers produced ten musicals during Hollywood's golden age, including Top Hat (1935), Swing Time (1936), and Shall We Dance (1937). He continued through Holiday Inn (1942), Easter Parade (1948), The Band Wagon (1953), and into the late fifties with Funny Face and Silk Stockings. In 1974 he earned his only competitive Oscar nomination for T…
Sourced, dated quotes from Fred Astaire
A four wood I hit on the 13th hole at Bel Air Country Club in June of 1945. It landed right on the green and rolled into the cup for a hole in one.
Oh, there's no such thing as my favorite performance. I can't sit here today and look back, and say, Top Hat was better than Easter Parade or any of the others.
I have had to do most of my choreography. I would say most of it, with help from various choreographers I have worked with.
I have no desire to prove anything by it. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance.
Either the camera will dance, or I will.
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